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5.6/10   364 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Irene Kamp (writer)
Matt Robinson (writer)
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Release Date:
24 May 1972 (USA) more
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Plot:
A woman begins to suspect that her brother is possessed by a voodoo spirit. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Reviews:
An effectively done spiritual thriller more (30 total)

Cast

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Shirley MacLaine ... Norah Benson

Perry King ... Joel Delaney
Michael Hordern ... Justin
David Elliott ... Peter Benson
Lisa Kohane ... Carrie Benson
Barbara Trentham ... Sherry
Lovelady Powell ... Erika
Edmundo Rivera Álvarez ... Don Pedro
Teodorina Bello ... Mrs. Pererz
Robert Burr ... Ted Benson
Miriam Colon ... Veronica
Ernesto Gonzalez ... Young Man at Seance
Aukie Herger ... Mr. Perez

Earle Hyman ... Charles (as Earl Hyman)
Marita Lindholm ... Marta Benson
Peter Turgeon ... Detective Brady
Paulita Iglesias ... Brujo at Seance
Stan Watt ... James
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pat Ast ... Mental hospital patient (bit) (uncredited)
Todd Crespi ... Unnamed boy (uncredited)
José Fernández ... Tonio Pérez (uncredited)
Jason Holt ... (uncredited)
Renee Semes ... (uncredited)
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Directed by
Waris Hussein 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Irene Kamp  writer (as Grimes Grice)
Matt Robinson  writer
Ramona Stewart  novel

Produced by
Martin Poll .... producer
 
Original Music by
Joe Raposo 
 
Cinematography by
Arthur J. Ornitz 
 
Film Editing by
John Victor-Smith 
 
Production Design by
Peter Murton 
 
Art Direction by
Philip Rosenberg 
 
Set Decoration by
Edward Stewart 
 
Costume Design by
Frank L. Thompson 
 
Makeup Department
Ian Forest .... hair stylist
Saul Meth .... makeup supervisor
Lee Trent .... hair stylist
 
Production Management
George Justin .... production supervisor
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michael Haley .... assistant director
Alex Hapsas .... assistant director
Alan Hopkins .... assistant director
 
Sound Department
Dino Di Campo .... dubbing editor
Richard Gramaglia .... sound recordist (as Dick Gramaglia)
Gerry Humphreys .... sound mixer
Gerry Humphreys .... sound re-recording mixer
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Lou Barlia .... camera operator
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Marilyn Putnam .... wardrobe mistress
 
Music Department
Joe Raposo .... musical director
 
Other crew
Roberta Hodes .... script supervisor
Frances Wolf Newman .... production coordinator
 

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Additional Details

Runtime:
105 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Pre-dating the release of The Exorcist (1973) this film is considered among genre fans to be one of the first films to deal with the theme of possession. more

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5 out of 8 people found the following review useful.
An effectively done spiritual thriller, 25 January 2000
Author: (tla.baio@gateway.net) from Bronx, New York City.

This is a sharp supernatural thriller worth seeking out. The pace may be a little slow for some, but those who are patient will be pleased with the use of their virtue. Shirley MacLaine plays a Manhattan socialite who realizes that her brother has in some way changed. For example he now practices the Santaria religion, he speaks very good Spanish, and his health is not quite the same. MacLaine is then warned that her brother may be slowly becoming possessed by the spirit of a Spanish decapitator. Not knowing what or who to believe, she dives into the world of the Santaria faith in an attempt to get some answers on what is happening to her brother. As time goes on, the danger increases and getting the answers she seeks may prove to be fatal. Director Warris Hussein does a good job in building the suspense for the viewer and creating a frightening atmosphere to those who are not familiar with Santaria. The performances, lead as well as supporting, are first rate especially Perry King (who plays the brother) who is truly frightening towards the film's conclusion. This is very well done, and highly recommended.

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